Session 1 - Kathleen Fehr, Trent Gill, Campus ManitobaOpen Education Resources: The Status in ManitobaThe State of Open Educational Resources in ManitobaSynopsis: In fall of 2015, the Province of Manitoba announced the Manitoba Open Textbook Initiative. Campus Manitoba has coordinated the project since its launch in October on open.campusmanitoba.com. It features a collection of openly licensed textbooks and calls for reviews and adoptions by faculty at Manitoba post-secondary institutions. Within the broader context of Open Education Resources (OER) initiatives in Canada, this presentation provides an overview of the project and an update on our progress. It will also provide insights on the benefits of open educational resources to Manitoba’s universities and colleges.

Session 2 - Anita Ratnam, Kim Grenier Mintenko, Dawn Dena Gordon - Campus ManitobaSupporting Student Mobility through Transfer MBSynopsis: An increasing number of students engage in post-secondary learning in a non-sequential manner and this has led to a demand for greater flexibility in course delivery and greater mobility between programs and institutions. In collaboration with the Manitoba public post-secondary institutions, Transfer MB was launched in the Spring to create a more transparent system for credit transfer. In this session, we will introduce Transfer MB and discuss how students and post-secondary institutions can navigate the education system.

Session 3 - Don Presant, Learning AgentsOpen Badges: Milestones for Open Pathways Through Learning and CareerSynopsis: Open Badges are gaining acceptance as eCredentials by educators, professional bodies and employers around the world because they enable better ways to map, recognize and share learning, including informal learning. Quality Open Badges are trustable tokens of skills and achievements that can be shared in e-portfolios, talent pipelines and social media. Open Badges are modular and “stackable”: they can be linked together into flexible development pathways and can support Competency Based Education and learning transfer.This fast-paced presentation will explore global practices in Open Badge systems using living examples and case studies, inside and outside formal education.

Session 4 - Said Hassan, Red River CollegeExperiential Learning – Challenges and OpportunitiesNOTE: This session has been cancelled as the presenter is unable to attend the Conference due to unforeseen circumstances.

Session 5 - Steven Potter, Jim Mackey, Red River College3-D Classroom Revolution: Printing Science into ArtSynopsis: Sometimes called the Third Industrial Revolution, 3d printing is changing the world, and the classroom. This presentation will show the feasibility of affordable 3d printing in the field of education. Using a recent production version of a "student" 3d printer, and open source 3d scanning software, a demonstration will be given where an object can be scanned and replicated, including a functional 3d printed padlock key.

Session 6 - Bathelemy BolivarBeyond Borders: Developing online coursework for Haitian studentsSynopsis: Haitian School Without Borders (HSWB) is an online learning project, which focuses on providing free quality education to the world’s most vulnerable. The best way to accurately describe the project would be : "Using technology as a tool to support high quality education, and, as an instrument to foster social justice

11:30 – 1:00 Lunch provided by MADLaT

1:00 - 1:50 (Concurrent Sessions)

Session 7 - Kim Grenier Mintenko, Campus ManitobaeCourses MB: Manitoba’s Online Learning PortalSynopsis: Campus Manitoba’s eCourses MB is a website that enhances access to online learning and supports student mobility in Manitoba. Originally launched at MADLaT 2014 as eCampus Manitoba, the website has recently been revamped with more course options and improved functionality. This presentation provides an overview of eCourses MB with particular focus on the website's collaborative approach, student mobility patterns in Manitoba observed through the site and new features that expand access to a growing catalogue of online learning opportunities.

Session 8 - Marni Russell, Michael Krywy, Matt Miles, Red River CollegeAnalytics for Student SuccessSynopsis: This session will discuss the evolution of RRC’s use of LMS analytic data (Brightspace) to support a series of Early Alert pilot projects that were led by the college’s Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) initiative. We first look at how information from the LMS gradebook was used to identify at-risk students and provide them with supports during these projects. We then examine how these projects evolved into a broader initiative of supporting academic leaders with LMS analytic reports to improve program quality.This initiative has driven RRC towards college-wide LMS gradebook implementation to serve the common goal of fostering student success.

Session 9 - Shannon Horne, Donald Girouard, Manitoba Education and Advanced LearningMultiple Ways to Engage Students With Your Learning Management System (LMS)Synopsis: There are many ways in which teachers can use an LMS to support and engage students in blended and distance learning. This session will focus on everything from learning about collaborative tools and features in an LMS, to blended and flipped learning to “snowpocalypse” e-learning options. There will be some discussion about pedagogical strategies that can help to personalize learning to meet the needs of your students while increasing your familiarity in using online technologies to facilitate learning.

Session 10 - Nora Sobel, Bradley West, Red River CollegeBeyond the classroom walls: A co-curricular online learning opportunity open 24/7Synopsis: The Gender and Sexual Diversity Awareness Course housed in the LEARN platform provides a 24/7, online, sustainable, and flexible option for students, staff and faculty across College campuses and off-campus to increase their awareness and understanding. With this course, Red River College continues their leadership role nationally as one of the only post-secondary educational institutions to have developed an online educational tool about Gender and Sexual Diversity, which is already open to the entire College community. This course can also be potentially open to external community organizations solidifying our leading role in social responsibility and community building.

Session 11 - John Finch, Manitoba Education and Advanced LearningCopyright: Are you a copyright Criminal – A discussion of the Fair Dealing Guidelines and their impact on teaching, both at the K-12 and Post-Secondary levels.Synopsis: Copyright guidelines

Session 12 - Jim Hounslow, University of ManitobaOnline Museum Education: Contemporary and Potential Programming and TechnologiesSynopsis: As the E-Learning Specialist at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights I was tasked with developing a comprehensive strategy for online programming at Canada’s newest national museum. Being familiar with how universities and colleges operate, I started by asking a few questions: What are GLAMs (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) doing? Who are the audiences? What works and what are the challenges? What are the current trends and future possibilities? This presentation will discuss the research process, methods used, the findings and how they can be applied to other educational organizations.

1:50 – 2:10 Coffee Break

2:10 – 3:00 (Concurrent Sessions)

Session 13 - Jeff Buhse, Carolyn Christie, University of ManitobaOpening the Doors: The Assistive Technology LabSynopsis: The University of Manitoba opened its first Assistive Technology Lab in February 2016. This lab has created opportunities for students to have a space to use their assistive technology and for the creation of alternate formats on campus. In addition, there is free and open access to assistive technology for students who do not qualify for funding. With this session, the UM staff will provide information on the history of the making of the AT lab, the equipment that is provided, the current usage as well as the multiple purposes that the lab serves for students.

Session 14 - Dave Neale, Campus Manitoba, Mark Torchia, University of ManitobaManitoba’s Blended and Online Production HubSynopsis: Manitoba’s new Post-secondary Education Strategy has called for an increase in capacity to develop high quality blended and online learning courses and objects. In order to support this mandate, Campus Manitoba is partnering with the University of Manitoba to create the Blended and Online Production Hub. The Hub will make high quality resources available to the public colleges and universities in Manitoba. This innovative approach is built on collaboration and the shared purpose of making Manitoba current and competitive in educational technology.

Session 15 - Ashley DeMartini, Casey Burkholder, McGill UniversityUsing cellphones within teacher training programs: Experiences from the classroomSynopsis: In this presentation, we offer our experiences with cellphilm production (cellphone video making). We explore how cellphilming can be used in teaching and learning contexts, with a focus on social justice issues. We problematize and illuminate the use of apps within this project. Using evidence from a Social Studies Teaching Methods course in Prince Edward Island and a Media and Technology course in Montreal, we argue that cellphilms offer a repurposing of young people’s mobile technologies. We suggest that cellphilms offer new avenues for critical media inquiry within the classroom, and counter the moral panics surrounding cellphone use within schools.

Session 16 - Oleksandr Kondrashov, Dalhousie UniversityCritical Student Skills and Corresponding University Supports Needed to Create an Effective Learning Environment in Social Work Distance Delivery Program: Results from the Canadian Social Work Distance Educators StudySynopsis: The presentation highlights key findings from the mixed methods study of Canadian social work distance educators’ perspectives on critical student skills and university supports. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Survey questionnaire was completed and included responses from 34 social work educators who taught at four Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) accredited schools that offer complete BSW degree via distance delivery. The qualitative part of the study resulted in 24 in-depth interviews with social work distance educators on reasons for assigning critical rating to selected students characteristics and corresponding university supports. The presenter will share what student skills are critical for creating an effective learning environment in social work distance education programs and what university supports can be used to develop and maintain that critical group of skills that were identified by Canadian social work distance educators.

Session 17 – Andrew Roncin, Red River College, Leonni Kavanagh, Kim Laberinto, University of ManitobaTwo E-learning approaches to teaching professional EthicsSynopsis: When engineers behave unethically, large numbers of people can get hurt. This presentation will focus on how we are using e-learning technology to better connect in-class learning with the real world expectations of engineers. In order to make engineering ethics more relevant, engaging, and personally meaningful to our students.

Session 18 - Lisa SniderLower the Barriers: Making Documents Accessible for People with DisabilitiesSynopsis: How to lower barriers when we produce accessible documents for people with disabilities. Including: why accessibility is important, how accessibility equals usability for everyone, document types to consider, tips on where to start and how this will help with legislative requirements, such as the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA). The information will be of interest to public and private institutions and workplaces.

Session 19 - Alec Couros, University of ReginaBecoming Open/Connected EducatorsSynopsis: This session focuses on the mindsets, literacies, and actions that allow educators to become open/connected educators. Topics will include a discussion of open/connected philosophies, techno-pedagogical literacies for connecting in online spaces, and practical steps that educators can take to position themselves as connectors in personal/professional learning networks.

​3:00 – 4:00Conference Closing Panel DiscussionManitoba’s Post-Secondary Education StrategyClosing interactive panel with educational leaders, including Paul Vogt, President of RRC and creator of the strategy.4:00 – 6:00Cocktail HourJoin us for Cocktail Hour at the Kings Head Pub (120 King St.- just around the corner from RRC) to continue the discussion around ideas shared in today’s sessions.​